UK Inclusion Manager

Hogan Lovells Cadwalader Services; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hogan Lovells Cadwalader Services in London is seeking a UK Inclusion Manager to lead local inclusion initiatives within the EMEA team. You will report to the Head of Inclusion EMEA and collaborate with leadership, HR, and internal communications to advance diversity and inclusion across the firm.

Role requires independent judgment, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage budgets while delivering programs and campaigns such as Race Equality Week, Self ID, and SMEI reporting.

Qualifications

• Inclusion experience essential; two years at management level.
• D&I certificate/qualification desirable.
• Prior experience in a professional services/partnership environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with UK leadership and Inclusion Partner sponsors.
• Engage with UK employee network chairs; manage budgets and design activities.
• Support UK Inclusion strategy with HR and Recruitment teams.
• Coordinate with Office of the UK Managing Partner and internal comms.
• Prepare responses to Inclusion market surveys and awards.
• Produce reports to monitor inclusion progress and Pay Gap data.
• Lead UK race equality week and Self ID campaigns.
• Manage the UK Inclusion budget and the EMEA Inclusion Coordinator.
• Keep abreast of UK legislation affecting stakeholders.

Skills

Creative thinker

MS Office 365

Excel

PowerPoint

AI tools

Communication skills

Proofreading

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Confidentiality

Education

D&I certificate desirable

Tools

Co-pilot/AI tools

Job description

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Job Title: UK Inclusion Manager

Office Location: London

Department: Inclusion

Working Hours: 35 hours per week, 9:30am to 5:30pm but additional hours may be required. We are happy to consider agile and flexible working patterns. Our approach to hybrid working allows for up to 40% of time working from home and 60% working in the office, please contact a member of the recruitment team to discuss further.

Role Overview

The Global Inclusion team consists of a team of 15 Inclusion professionals led by the Chief Inclusion Officer, as part of the People function. The UK Inclusion Manager role sits within the EMEA team of seven, reporting to the Head of Inclusion EMEA, who is based in London supported by a team in London and Germany. The firm’s commitment to Inclusion and Responsible Business are core to our values and form part of the Firm’s 5-2-1 strategy. The UK Inclusion Manager is responsible for the implementation of the global and local inclusion plans by performing a broad spectrum of duties that require independent decision making, discretion, and judgment. Under the guidance of the Head of Inclusion- EMEA, the UK Inclusion Manager will be able to work independently, in a highly organised manner, and prioritise their workload while working in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Building strong relationships with key stakeholders including the UK leadership team, Inclusion Partner sponsors and advocates, and UK Inclusion Network Chairs, acting as a trusted key advisor and subject matter expert.
• Engaging with the seven UK employee network chairs and their committees; communicating and managing budgets, supporting programme design and delivery, building opportunities for collaboration, for development, and in promoting opportunities across the firm.
• Partnering with the wider UK people team to support delivery of UK Inclusion strategy including Graduate Recruitment, Recruitment, Trainee Development and HR Advisory.
• Working with the Office of the UK Managing Partner and Internal Communications team, to ensure Inclusion activities and campaigns are connected across wider firm activity.
• Preparing and reviewing responses to Inclusion market surveys and benchmarks including delivery of annual Model Diversity Survey (MDS) submissions, Social Mobility Employers Index (SMEI) and ad hoc awards.
• Producing internal and external reports to monitor inclusion progress; lead on annual Pay Gap reporting including upcoming equality action planning, and bi-annual SRA submissions.
• Driving racial equality programming through the delivery and continued development of UK Racial Equality Plan actions.
• Supports the roll out of global Inclusion messaging and education where applicable in the region, and leading on comms and roll out of UK race equality week, annual Self ID Campaign, National Inclusion Week and other inclusion programming and activity.
• Managing external partnerships including Global Counsel Forum, Inclusive Employers, Miranda Brawn Diversity Scholarship and Law Society’s Diversity Access Scheme.
• Partner with M&BD to deepen relationships with key clients; updating key Inclusion collateral, providing input into client and regional newsletters, and into annual EMEA and Global Inclusion reports.
• Delivering training and providing input on Inclusion concepts, such as Respect Advocates or Inclusive Leadership, and feels comfortable facilitating conversations on Inclusion across a mix of teams and seniority.
• Presenting to trainees, and at other open days/ad hoc events to support widening participation activities.
• Managing the EMEA Inclusion Coordinator based in London.
• Responsible for preparing and monitoring UK Inclusion budget.
• The role also provides support to the Johannesburg Inclusion committee, building relationships with key contacts and sharing details of relevant EMEA wide programming and activity.
• Maintaining awareness of the latest developments in UK legislation, policy or the environment, which impact our stakeholders and the teams work.
• Working within the EMEA and Global Inclusion team structure, to share best practice, and promote collaboration with peers.
• Supporting the Head of Inclusion – EMEA to deliver against regional and global strategy.
• Represent the Inclusion team and firm at client and industry events.

Qualifications and Training

• Previous Inclusion experience is essential; two years of which at management level.
• Prior experience in the legal sector is not required, however you should be able to demonstrate some knowledge of the challenges of working in a professional services/ partnership environment.
• D&I certificate/qualification or another significant HR, Talent, Culture or D&I credential is desirable.

Skills & Experience

• Creative and innovative thinker, creating new pathways where none existed before.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Office 365 packages; including intermediate level Excel and PowerPoint, plus experiencing using Co-pilot and/or other AI tools.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent proofreading and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated; ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure.
• Always maintains confidentiality.

Equal Opportunities Employment & Agile Working Statement

It is the policy of Hogan Lovells Cadwalader to provide equal opportunities for all employees in relation to recruitment, training and promotion. Decisions in these areas will be made only by reference to the requirements of the job and shall not be influenced by any consideration of racial or ethnic origin, religion, sex, gender and gender identity, age, sexual orientation, marital and civil partnership status, pregnancy or disability. Our goal is to embed flexibility across our business by giving everyone the opportunity to work in an agile way, whether as a regular pattern or on an ad hoc basis, and we will be happy to discuss this further.

Hogan Lovells Cadwalader brings together more than 3,100 lawyers across 36+ worldwide offices, combining global reach with deep sector expertise. Strategically placed at the intersection of business, finance, and government. Working seamlessly across practice areas and borders. Our combination marks a new chapter. Prepare to join teams of people that want you to succeed, where ideas move quickly, support is shared freely, and colleagues help each other grow, creating an inclusive culture where everyone can belong. You’ll be challenged to perform at the highest level in an environment shaped by precision, judgement, and exceptional standards. It’s a culture that expects excellence and gives you the opportunity to develop in every moment. Hogan Lovells Cadwalader is a global law firm with offices in many jurisdictions and countries.